|Articles|August 5, 2011

Who is the "ideal patient?"

From your perspective, who is the ideal patient? What characteristics does he / she possess?

Punctual. Friendly. Understanding. These are just some of the qualities that physicians and practice administrators feel make ideal patients. From your perspective, who is the ideal patient? What characteristics does he / she possess? Weigh in below and tell us.

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